Statement on the incident at London Bridge

04 June 2017

London Ambulance Service Assistant Director of Operations, Peter
Rhodes said:

“Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the incident at
London Bridge and their friends and family.

“We took 48 patients to five hospitals across London and treated
a number of others at the scene for minor injuries. Police have
confirmed that sadly, six people also died at the scene.

“We were called to the incident at 10:07pm (Saturday 3 June),
with the first ambulance crew arriving within six minutes.

“We sent over 80 of our medics to the scene including ambulance
crews, advanced paramedics, specialist response teams and an
advanced trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.

“We declared a major incident and worked closely with other
members of the emergency services at the scene. Our priority was to
assess patients and ensure that they were treated and taken to
hospital as soon as possible.

“I would like to thank our staff and the other emergency
services who responded.

“Members of the public who are concerned about friends and
relatives should contact the police Casualty Bureau on 0800 096
1233 or 020 7158 0197.

“As we are still very busy, we would urge the public to only
call us in a genuine emergency and to call NHS 111 for urgent
healthcare advice.”

ENDS

Update at 03:50hrs

London Ambulance Service Assistant Director of Operations, Peter
Rhodes said:

“We have now taken over 30 patients to five
hospitals across London following the incident at London Bridge. A
number of other patients were treated for less serious injuries at
the scene. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

“Over 80 of our medics have responded to this
incident, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics,
specialist response teams and an advanced trauma team from London’s
Air Ambulance.

“We declared a major incident and continue to
work closely with other members of the emergency services at the
scene.

“As we are still very busy, we would urge
the public to only call us in a genuine emergency and to call NHS
111 for urgent healthcare advice.”

ENDS

Notes to editors:

UPDATED: We have taken
patients to:

St Mary’s Hospital, London

St Thomas’ Hospital

University College Hospital

King’s College Hospital

The Royal London Hospital

Update at 02:13hrs

London Ambulance Service Assistant Director of Operations, Peter
Rhodes said:

“We can confirm we have taken at least 20 patients to six
hospitals across London following the incident at London
Bridge.

“We have also treated a number of people at the scene for
less serious injuries.

“We have declared a major incident and continue to work closely
with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to
ensure patients receive the medical help they need as quickly as
possible.

“As we are very busy dealing with this incident, we would ask
the public to only call us in a genuine emergency and to call NHS
111 for urgent healthcare advice.”

Ends

Notes to editors:

UPDATED: We have taken
patients to:

St Mary’s Hospital, London

St Thomas’ Hospital

University College Hospital

King’s College Hospital

The Royal London Hospital

Update at 00:49hrs

London Ambulance Service Assistant Director of
Operations, Peter Rhodes, said:

“We are responding to an incident alongside
other emergency services at London Bridge.

“We have sent a number of ambulance crews,
advanced paramedics and specialist response teams to the scene,
with the first of our medics arriving in six minutes. An advanced
trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance has also been dispatched by
car.

“We are working closely with other members of
the emergency services at the scene, with our priority being to get
people to safety and ensure they receive the medical help they need
as quickly as possible.

“Our initial priority is to assess the level
and nature of injuries, and ensure that those people in most need
are treated first and taken to hospital.